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July – September 2013
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publisher & editor
Charleen Earley
graphic designer
Conrad Borba
AD SALES MANAGER
Sonia Beasley
writers
Cha-Cha Cha
Dr. Margaret Stahler, ND
Rick Lemyre
Walter Ruehlig
Tracy Nelson
Yuki Pan
Mike Guzzardo
Gene Metz
William “Bubba” Paris
Paul Kelly
photographers
Felicia Kieselhorst
Michelle Sibrian
Charleen Earley
copy editors
John Hartmann
Sam Bradley
Tammy Borba
Walter Ruehlig
administrative assistant
Kasie Purcell
distribution
Barbara Ellison-Smith
Walter Ruehlig
Kasie Purcell
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’d like to welcome our newest Delta Living Magazine team
member, Sonia Beasley. As our Ad Sales Manager, she has
done an amazing job for this July Issue. Thank you. Next
I’d like to announce a Special Wedding Edition to run mid to late
August. If you have an amazing wedding story or you’re interested
in advertising, send me or Sonia an email or call. Don’t put it off ...
please read one of my high school journalism student’s article on
procrastination on page 24 She graduated this year from DeerValley
High School, and this talented young writer is heading to Cal State
Berkeley for her continued education.And if you feel college does
not make “cents” for you, readWalter Ruehlig’s article on page 22
I’m honored to have a well-written article by Rick Lemyre, former
Editor-in-Chief and Co-Founder of the Brentwood Press.Fourteen
years ago, I was one of HIS writers!What are you doing onAug. 24?
Nothing! Then why not check out page 7 and enjoy chicken and
ribs made by John Papini at the 4th Annual Dinner on the Orchard
to support Tess’ Community Farm Kitchen.Thank you for reading
Delta Living Magazine: it’s all about
celebrating you!
editor’s letter
in this issue…
on the cover
Photo by Michelle Sibrian
Mic Gillette, a world-renowned trumpet and trombone
player, has appeared on countless CDs and record al-
bums, spanning five decades, for some of the biggest
names in the business, including a dozen members
of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Visit his website at
www.micgillette.com and his interview on page ?
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Delta Dining: Tandoori Nites
Fishing on the Delta
Reggie by Rick Lemyre
Friends of Ridge
Saving John Marsh House
Sports Legends